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Libraries meet demands of a recession

A bad economy means more and more people are turning to resources at their local libraries.  We talk with State Librarian Martha Reid, and library directors Jerry Carbone and Cindy Karasinski.  Also, a look at how well funded the state’s pension and benefits funds are.

Recession boosts business at libraries

The recession is a boon for Vermont libraries. Librarians say Internet use and circulation of books and periodicals is up and more people are attending library programs.